LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hugs Mukul Choudhary after the win. (X photo) NEW DELHI: It was an emotional night at the Eden Gardens as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a thrilling last-ball victory over Kolkata Knight Riders , but what really captured the heart was what followed after the last delivery.Youngster Mukul Choudhary, who scripted the dramatic chase, was embraced by LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka in a moment that has since gone viral. A hearty hug followed by a pat on the face and a short chat reflected the magnitude of the innings as the team recorded their second straight win and climbed up the IPL points table.Mukul’s dream knock seals the thrillerChasing 182, LSG reeled at 128/7 in 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni’s fluent 54. As the game ran away, Mukul turned it around in stunning fashion, smashing seven sixes on an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls.Playing just his third IPL match, the 21-year-old unleashed a fearless counter-attack and scored 52 off the last 19 deliveries to put the contest away. With one needed off the last ball, LSG scrambled to the bye to seal a three-wicket win.“There is always pressure, but God has given us this opportunity and I am trying to do my best,” Mukul said. “My plan was to play until the end. I believe in myself enough that if I stayed, I could take the team home.”A hug that won the heartAs the players left, Goenka entered the field and hugged Mukulu in a touching moment. The LSG owner, visibly emotional, congratulated the youngster and even stroked his face in a gesture that highlighted the importance of the innings.The visuals quickly spread across social media, with fans praising the bond between the franchise and its young talent. It was more than just a win – it was a moment of recognition and encouragement for a player at the start of his journey.WATCH:KKR are faltering despite a strong totalEarlier, KKR posted a competitive 181/4 with Rovman Powell (39 not out) and Cameron Green (32 not out) adding late impetus. Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45) also chipped in during a solid middle phase.However, despite early breakthroughs from Vaibhav Arora, KKR could not stop Mukul’s late onslaught.In the end, while the result boosted LSG’s campaign, it was the emotional post-match moment that stole the show.
